Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Guess what I got for Xmas!
I guess I was good this year, because I found a Tigertronics Signalink USB interface under the tree this year! I have been playing with it during the holiday break, and have made several PSK31 contacts across the US, Canada and in Russia!
I did shop around for the right digital mode software to use. I settled on a fairly popular package that is pretty much plug and play - Ham Radio Deluxe with Digital Master 780 (DM780). The DM780 application interface is quite nice with a very dynamic frequency waterfall display and TX and RX windows. A very capable macro interface as well - highly recommended! Oh, did I mention it is free? Donate to support the great development here!
Anyway, the Signalink USB interface connects seamlessly between our netbook and the CAT port on my Yaesu Ft-897. Set up for digital mode and we are ready to rock and roll!
I have to say this mode is really interesting. The waterfall display allows you to pick and choose digital "conversations" that are all happening concurrently. You can also easily find an open "spot" from which to start your CQ call. I think I will be using this mode a LOT going forward!
I did shop around for the right digital mode software to use. I settled on a fairly popular package that is pretty much plug and play - Ham Radio Deluxe with Digital Master 780 (DM780). The DM780 application interface is quite nice with a very dynamic frequency waterfall display and TX and RX windows. A very capable macro interface as well - highly recommended! Oh, did I mention it is free? Donate to support the great development here!
Anyway, the Signalink USB interface connects seamlessly between our netbook and the CAT port on my Yaesu Ft-897. Set up for digital mode and we are ready to rock and roll!
I have to say this mode is really interesting. The waterfall display allows you to pick and choose digital "conversations" that are all happening concurrently. You can also easily find an open "spot" from which to start your CQ call. I think I will be using this mode a LOT going forward!
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